Dean vs Arthur

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dean

Boy #142 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"church official overseeing ten"

Origin: Latin decanus

English American

15 High Risk

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Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

English French Welsh British

12 High Risk

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Dean Rank #142

Arthur Rank #105

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #142 for Dean.

Is Dean or Arthur more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Dean at #142 in the United States.

What do Dean and Arthur mean?

Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin). Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Dean and Arthur boy or girl names?

Dean is primarily a boy name. Arthur is primarily a boy name.